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Engagements started for solutions @ NHI under new Gov’t– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

-Says he remains honored to be entrusted with responsibility as Minister Health & Social Development
Second term legislator, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) now with as Minister for Health and Social Development says he is eager to chart the course where upgrades or refinements are required within the Ministry, Departments, Units, and Boards that are under his responsibility. Photo: GIS/File
The Minister said National Health Insurance was a hot topic during the recently concluded General Elections and that he has already begun engaging the relevant stakeholders to move forward with the solutions. Photo: NHI
The Minister said National Health Insurance was a hot topic during the recently concluded General Elections and that he has already begun engaging the relevant stakeholders to move forward with the solutions. Photo: NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second-term legislator Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), now the Minister for Health and Social Development, says he is eager to chart the course where upgrades or refinements are required within the Ministry, Departments, Units, and Boards that are under his responsibility.

“The National Health Insurance was a hot topic during the recently concluded general elections and I have already begun engaging the relevant stakeholders to move forward with the solutions.”

Hon Wheatley made the remarks during Last week’s May 18, 2023, swearing-in ceremony and First Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

“Madam Speaker, as it relates to the Social Assistance Grants, I hear the concerns of the residents and I have encouraged the Social Development Department to increase their public relations campaign to ensure that everyone is well aware and understand the process,” he noted.

Hon Wheatley added that he is 100% supportive of the department receiving additional resources to better assist the public.

Hon Wheatley commits to working with all legislators 

Meanwhile, the Minister said he is fully committed to working with all elected Members to bring about the many changes and opportunities for the Territory and its people, whether it be land, affordable homes, assistance for farmers and fisher-folks, cleaning up the Territory or improvements in Education or Financial Services.

Hon Wheatley added that he re-affirms his commitment to finding solutions to VI’s challenges and improving local services where necessary.

“I am honoured to be entrusted to lead the change for such an important Ministry, especially given the fact that the subjects under my charge touch the lives of every individual who lives and call these islands home,” he added.

14 Responses to “Engagements started for solutions @ NHI under new Gov’t– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley ”

  • WHAT!!!! (24/05/2023, 10:36) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    First make sure all are paying in, many are deducting from their staff and keeping the money for themselves, you all must know who they are or are they some if our “untouchables”. Second regulate what the greedy medical facilities charge they all doubled or tripled their fees when NHI kicked in.
    • Simple as ABC.. (24/05/2023, 14:23) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
      Let social security manage it completely...Then we will see the needed changes...
    • The True (25/05/2023, 09:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Agree , Hon. Vincent check this Comment,
  • apple pie (24/05/2023, 10:54) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s about time someone fix the Nhi
  • jack (24/05/2023, 12:42) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is Mr Wheatley losing it or something? NHI has been "under a new Government" for the last four years. Anyway, I am happy he has awaken and realize it is.
  • THE VG PRINCE ???? (24/05/2023, 13:33) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    YOU FULL WELL KNOW WHATS GOING ON , THE SAME WAY YOU AND YOUR COACH TOOK ADVANTAGE OF HONEST WORKING PEOPLE BY DOUBLE TAXING THEM AND CLOSING YOUR EYES TO THOSE CHEATING FAMILY OR FRIENDS OF YOURS WHO HAS BEEN EXPLOITING THEIR WORKERS AND THE GOVERNMENT FOR YEARS , YOU BETTER LEAVE THOSE 2 BUDDIES (DON Q , AND JOHNNY WALKER ) ALONE BUT THEN AGAIN YOU CAN ALWAYS USE THEM AS AN HONEST MISTAKES , AS THAT IS THE NEW NORM LATELY
  • something wrong some how (24/05/2023, 14:13) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    LOOK AROUND! EVERY DOCTOR IN THE BVI BUILDING AND PURCHASING SEVERAL EXPENSIVE PROPERTIES SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE NHI
  • Poor poor people (24/05/2023, 14:15) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    WE HAVE CREATED SEVERAL MILLIONAIRES SINCE THE NHI CAME ON STREAM
  • Change is needed. (24/05/2023, 14:21) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only new staff can bring real and true change...Trying to change the system the system with the same workers and bosses that created a culture of bias, unfairness,like and dislike low production where the boss is God. That' Immigration, health, Inland rev... Labour , NHI...I am building a house and am not please with my contractor performance, workers showing up when they want, leaving when they want, no one listening, So I made the change and got a new contractor new workers and all my Issues were solved..That's the hard decisions change require...Social Security must be the best performed and most professional dept..
  • musa (24/05/2023, 18:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a easy fix be ouse a member of house he can fix it for all you have to do is work together to and fix it
  • ** (25/05/2023, 00:04) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    persons who have private insurance should not be forced to pay NHI. This should be for persons who cannot afford private insurance.
  • vi (25/05/2023, 03:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply

    This c**** could not fix Labor how he going to fix NHI

  • fix it (25/05/2023, 07:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    NHI is the most disorganised department I have ever seen the staff appears clueless and couldn't care less when they settle your claim. They pick and choose who they want to pay and push other people claims to the bottom. It takes months and months to get a claim settled and if you lucky to get it settled they find reasons to pay a much lower amount than what is due. And dont even waste your time going into the office to see them, its a nightmare and another story. It's like the blind leading the blind in there. Something need to be done now.
  • Local (25/05/2023, 09:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    He made the front page again.


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